Author Topic: Blues. (Read 27078 times)

Art Vandelay · « **on:** September 30, 2005, 11:16:31 pm »

Tonight on BBC2, new seven-part series (may have already been on BBC4) called The Blues.

"Leading film directors explore the musical genre through their own styles and perspectives"

Tonight is Martin Scorsese exploring the Missssippi delta blues.

Starts at 11.35pm.

Looking forward to it, Scorsese's love of blues is well documented, should be good.

ElSheak · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2005, 11:43:40 pm »

Just typed out a post for this, then remembered this thread (at first glance I throught it was going to be a moan about the Chelsea fans). Watching now, made up, finally just got myself Robert Johnsons album the other day to!

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2005, 11:50:05 pm »

Maybe I should have thought of a better title

I love that sound of the bluesy twang of the acoustic guitar...gets under your skin. Can't beat it.

ElSheak · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2005, 11:56:44 pm »

Raw music, music from the soul. No fucking way can I ever bitch a fret like that, like Son House just did. Ah they joy of laptops!

ElSheak · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2005, 11:58:42 pm »

Fuck it Limewires on the load!

ElSheak · « **Reply #5 on:** October 1, 2005, 12:03:54 am »

Doubt George Dubya is a fan either!

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #6 on:** October 1, 2005, 12:26:04 am »

I wish I didn't have the singing voice of a strangled cat, cause I'd just spend every second of the day playing my guitar and singing these old school blues...fuckin' class.

Slugworth · « **Reply #7 on:** October 1, 2005, 12:41:24 am »

awesome programme

Redundalk · « **Reply #8 on:** October 1, 2005, 12:48:46 am »

Who was featured? I love blues music but dont know sonny rollins from the rollins band

jambutty · « **Reply #9 on:** October 1, 2005, 12:55:35 am »

I'm a big Freddy King fan, me.

But a new kid outta Queens, NYC called Popa Chubby (fat bastard) is a monster player & singer.

Little Walter, Buddy Guy, Son Seals, met Jeff Healy @ his place in TO.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #10 on:** October 1, 2005, 12:57:42 am »

Quote from: Redundalk on October 1, 2005, 12:48:46 am

Who was featured? I love blues music but dont know sonny rollins from the rollins band

The Blues - Feel Like Going Home
Directed by Martin Scorsese
Written by Peter Guralnick

Director Martin Scorsese (The Last Waltz, Raging Bull, Gangs of New York) pays homage to the Delta blues. Musician Corey Harris travels through Mississippi and on to West Africa, exploring the roots of the music. The film celebrates the early Delta bluesmen through original performances (including Willie King, Taj Mahal, Otha Turner, and Ali Farka Toure) and rare archival footage (featuring Son House, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker).

Says Scorsese: "I've always felt an affinity for blues music — the culture of storytelling through music is incredibly fascinating and appealing to me. The blues have great emotional resonance and are the foundation for American popular music."

Performances in Feel Like Going Home
Corey Harris
John Lee Hooker *
Son House *
Salif Keita
Habib Koité
Taj Mahal
Ali Farka Toure
Otha Turner
Muddy Waters *
Keb' Mo'
Willie King
Lead Belly *

*indicates archival performance

Interviews in Feel Like Going Home
Corey Harris
Sam Carr
Toumani Diabate
Willie King
Dick Waterman
Taj Mahal
Johnny Shines *
Otha Turner
Ali Farka Toure
Habib Koité
Salif Keita
Keb' Mo'

Also Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and others were talked about.

Just realised that I've seen next weeks(or whenever it is) episode when it was on bbc4, was very good if memory serves.

Redundalk · « **Reply #11 on:** October 1, 2005, 01:02:02 am »

I like Robert Cray, Albert King, SRV and actaually Eric Clapton. slowhand rocks!

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #12 on:** October 1, 2005, 01:08:31 am »

Eric Clapton, BB King, Albert King, Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Son House, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker...all top class.

Redundalk · « **Reply #13 on:** October 1, 2005, 01:09:55 am »

what about Stevie? tell me you like SRV!

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #14 on:** October 1, 2005, 01:15:21 am »

Aye, SRV's class too but my absolute favourite will always be BB or Clapton.

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #15 on:** October 1, 2005, 01:18:55 am »

John Lee Hooker is the Man...

And Stevie Ray Vaughan superb feel on which the blues is all about......

Redundalk · « **Reply #16 on:** October 1, 2005, 01:23:31 am »

was listening to an old clapton album the other day. He really is up there with the greats. i know hes a middle class white boy but jesus can he burn!

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #17 on:** October 1, 2005, 02:30:03 am »

Quote from: Redundalk on October 1, 2005, 01:23:31 am

was listening to an old clapton album the other day. He really is up there with the greats. i know hes a middle class white boy but jesus can he burn!

I've been to watch him on many occasion, but the one gig that will always stick with me is when he played The Royal Albert Hall ..The cradle to the grave tour 1994...... Pure Blues....

Rushian · « **Reply #18 on:** October 1, 2005, 02:29:30 pm »

That was a superb show last night - really incredible film making and music.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #19 on:** October 7, 2005, 11:32:14 pm »

Bada-bump.

Episode 2 on BBC2 at 23:35, I think it's the one about british blues....if memory serves, this is the best episode of the series (though I could be wrong).

Des Lynam · « **Reply #20 on:** October 8, 2005, 01:37:14 pm »

I like a bit of the old blues, just taught myself slide guitar. I know this suggestion might be laughed at, but if you can try and hear the White Stripes covers of the old blues songs by the likes Son House (especially the live version of "Death Letter") or Robert Johnson (Stop breakin' down), you may be pleasantly surprised..or horrified, depending on your particular taste, worth a listen anyway i think.

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #21 on:** October 8, 2005, 02:23:48 pm »

Im sure I saw Rafa standing at the crossroads on the Road to Istnabul

Raul! · « **Reply #22 on:** October 9, 2005, 12:56:33 pm »

Once heard the incomparable Bo Diddley in the Village Gate with many all time classics, including You're Ugly and Your Breath Stinks Too"

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #23 on:** October 9, 2005, 01:49:17 pm »

Love the Blues. Forgot how many times I've asked people in general conversation, "Do you like Blues music?"...to the sometimes, inevitable reply; "Blues music...that's depressing isn't it?" (or words to that affect). As John Lee Hooker said if you don't understand/like the Blues, he wouldn't waste time his talking to you. Have seen some great artists, in my time: Buddy Guy, Albert King, B.B. King, Albert Collins.
Too many favourite Blues musicians, SRV, John Lee Hooker, B.B.King, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, T-Bone Walker, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson (II), Robert Johnson, Ray Charles, George Thorogood and Big Joe Turner. Years ago, came across a guy called Roosevelt "Booba" Barnes and his one and only album, "Brokenhearted Man". (Very Muddy Waters like). If you can get your hands on the box set, "Chess Blues", you'll have a gold mine of great music.

quincyg · « **Reply #24 on:** October 9, 2005, 02:18:58 pm »

BB King is class. I miss Alexis Korner. He used to play a lot of blues on his radio show in the 80's

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #25 on:** October 9, 2005, 03:16:29 pm »

"Blues ain't nothin' but a lowdown aching chill,
If you ain't had 'em, I hope you ever will"
Son House

jambutty · « **Reply #26 on:** October 11, 2005, 03:48:24 pm »

Musing on this thread, there's so many unknowns in this genre, it's a pity knowledge of most will die.

Muddy said: 'The blues done had a baby and they called it rock 'n roll'.

Greatest living Yank blues guitarist, imo? Lonnie Mack. Maestro of the Flying V. Doesn't even consider himself a bluesman, calls himself too rock for country, too country for rock 'n roll. His Oreo cookie blues is a classic and I once heard him do a tune in a small club the line of which went 'I can give up my country, can give up my pickup (truck), won't give up pussy till my dick falls off'. Last chorus changes to 'Might give up pussy IF my dick falls off'.

Few know that ZZ Top named themselves after legendary Texas bluesman ZZ Hill. His voice is like Pop Staples, dripping velvet honey.

Guess it's up to arl arses like me to keep you kids informed.

ElSheak · « **Reply #27 on:** October 12, 2005, 11:40:10 pm »

BBC4 now, Eric Clapton: Searching for Robert Johnson. Seen it before and its good. Only 20mins left if anyone can be arsed watching the end.

Lfsea · « **Reply #28 on:** January 21, 2008, 02:10:44 pm »

Mornin'

This is a bit of a request more than anything. I've recently got into blues/jazz music (because I was trying to impress a girl

) but haven't got a clue what to buy next.

I've started off with Ella Fitzgerald, BB King, Etta James and Nina Simone. I like what I've heard so far. Can anyone offer any recommendations or show me the light and point me to an old thread?

Chaars...

Scottish-Don · « **Reply #29 on:** January 21, 2008, 02:20:46 pm »

If you want to seduce your woman with the blues you can't go far wrong with this classic

Henry Chinaski · « **Reply #30 on:** January 21, 2008, 02:46:42 pm »

Muddy Waters.

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #31 on:** January 21, 2008, 02:50:11 pm »

Quote from: lfsea on January 21, 2008, 02:10:44 pm

Mornin'

This is a bit of a request more than anything. I've recently got into blues/jazz music (because I was trying to impress a girl ) but haven't got a clue what to buy next.

I've started off with Ella Fitzgerald, BB King, Etta James and Nina Simone. I like what I've heard so far. Can anyone offer any recommendations or show me the light and point me to an old thread?

Chaars...

Good move Ifsea. Not in the impressing stakes, but your choice of music.
The history of Blues and Jazz runs deep. Where do you start?
Let's start with the Blues. Hell, there's Country Blues, Shouting Blues, Boogie,
50's Blues, Gospel Blues, Delta, Chicago, Jump, Texas....the list is long.
You are definitely starting in the right direction when dealing with the Blues.
You got a woman...you like music. (see Son House)
As for Jazz, I'd be looking at Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Dexter Gordon, John Coltrane...but if you're pushed for time...move straight to Miles Davis.

RedmeisterOZ · « **Reply #32 on:** January 21, 2008, 02:54:08 pm »

Quote from: Henry Chinaski on January 21, 2008, 02:46:42 pm

Muddy Waters.

You smooth talker.
Straight to top shelf.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #33 on:** January 21, 2008, 03:06:37 pm »

Robert Johnson, Lightning Hopkins, Son House, Freddie King....

Quote from: Scottish-Don on January 21, 2008, 02:20:46 pm

If you want to seduce your woman with the blues you can't go far wrong with this classic....

I have that album. It's actually quite good.

Scottish-Don · « **Reply #34 on:** January 21, 2008, 03:18:08 pm »

Quote from: Art Vandelay on January 21, 2008, 03:06:37 pm

I have that album. It's actually quite good.

Yup, me too

Go on Art,

Give Homer a goatee, Make Marge look like Torres, Bart like Gerrard, Maggie could be Agger and Lisa could be Carra , then change the title to Liverpool Sing The Blues

zimmie'5555 · « **Reply #35 on:** January 21, 2008, 03:20:02 pm »

Quote from: Henry Chinaski on January 21, 2008, 02:46:42 pm

Muddy Waters.

Is the correct answer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaIT0mKJ7D0

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #36 on:** January 21, 2008, 04:06:13 pm »

Quote from: Scottish-Don on January 21, 2008, 03:18:08 pm

Go on Art,

Give Homer a goatee, Make Marge look like Torres, Bart like Gerrard, Maggie could be Agger and Lisa could be Carra , then change the title to Liverpool Sing The Blues

If I have a free moment later....

Here's some lightnin' hopkins..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLIllaTgnNI

Bootle · « **Reply #37 on:** January 21, 2008, 11:01:05 pm »

Quote from: Art Vandelay on January 21, 2008, 03:06:37 pm

Robert Johnson, Lightning Hopkins, Son House, Freddie King....
I have that album. It's actually quite good.

Excellent suggestions.

I notice the OP liked female singers so I'd have to add Bessie Smith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ7S2w6v2No

That clip is just the very best. Just wait til it kicks in about half-way through, magical.

I do like Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee as well. Theres quite a bit of them on youtube, heres a clip with Pete Seeger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuyaf5YBGh8

They do the best Rock Island Line too for my money.

Edit: I just watched that Bessie Smith clip again after posting the link. If you dont get goosebumps by the end of it theres something wrong with you.

zimmie'5555 · « **Reply #38 on:** January 21, 2008, 11:12:27 pm »

Quote from: Bootle on January 21, 2008, 11:01:05 pm

Excellent suggestions.

I notice the OP liked female singers so I'd have to add Bessie Smith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ7S2w6v2No

That clip is just the very best. Just wait til it kicks in about half-way through, magical.

I do like Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee as well. Theres quite a bit of them on youtube, heres a clip with Pete Seeger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuyaf5YBGh8

They do the best Rock Island Line too for my money.

Edit: I just watched that Bessie Smith clip again after posting the link. If you dont get goosebumps by the end of it theres something wrong with you.

Class, love them too. Sonny & Brownie are absolutely fantastic. A few others; Blind Willie McTell, Skip James, Odetta, Mahaila Jackson.

The Fletcher Memorial · « **Reply #39 on:** January 22, 2008, 07:35:50 pm »